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Trachelospermum jasminoides

Star Jasmine, Confederate Jasmine

Plant photo of: Trachelospermum jasminoides
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

The star jasmine is an evergreen vine that grows 20 ft. tall or a ground cover that reaches 1-2 ft. tall and 4-5 ft. wide. It has white fragrant flowers in the summer and can tolerate sun or partial shade. The star jasmine is also drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Vine

Height Range

1-3', 3-6', 6-12', 12-25', 25-40'

Width Range

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.